Suzuki Wagon R Manual page 3662

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (Z12XEP ENGINE MODEL) 4A5-3
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation
Removal
CAUTION:
To prevent the breakage of boots, be careful not to dam-
age the boots when removing drive shaft assembly.
1) Undo caulking (1) and remove drive shaft nut (2).
2) Loosen wheel bolts.
3) Hoist vehicle.
4) Remove wheel.
5) Drain transaxle oil referring to "Manual Transaxle Oil
Change" in Section 7A5.
6) Remove tie-rod end nut.
7) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) by using
puller (3).
8) Using tire lever (1), pull out drive shaft joint (2) so as to
release snap ring fitting of joint spline at differential side.
9) Remove two stabilizer mount brackets from vehicle body.
10) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball joint stud from
steering knuckle (1) by pushing down stabilizer bar after
removing ball joint bolt (2).
11) Remove drive shaft assembly.